Porsche Boxster vs Mazda MX-5 2.0
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 157 / 155 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 201 / 148 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1278 / 2818 | 1061 / 2339 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 160 / 157 | 148 / 146 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:19.10 |
| Tsukuba | 1:10.33 | 1:13.52 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 14.1 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.8 s | 16.7 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 22.4 s | 24.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.6 s | 36.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph | 14.5 s @ 94.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.9 s | 17.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.1 s | 34.7 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 28.0 s @ 184.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 5.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 12.9 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 13.6 s | 8.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 27.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 50 mph - 0 | 24 m (80 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (156 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 214 kph (133 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) | 66.2 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mazda MX-5 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 199 | 188 |
| Straight line speed | 3281 | 3607 |
| Total | 3480 | 3795 |
Verdict
MX-5 2.0 is the fastest by a small margin.
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